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On the Wednesday edition of Lubbock's First News, Dr. Clark Downey, owner of Aspen Dental, advised everyone, but particularly older adults, to get their teeth checked out and cared for.In the spirit of May being National Aging Americans Month, Downey discussed dental care for older adults...

Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Frank Gutierrez stated he would be turning in the necessary documents and fee to initiate the recount process of votes from Saturday's City Council District 1 election. Becky Garza, City Secretary, described the recount process...

Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Eddie Owens, Director of Communications for United Supermarkets, talked about the company assuming responsibility over Albertsons locations and briefly about the gas and beef promotions.Owens recalled United Supermarkets' partnership with Albertsons was established…

Tuesday on Lubbock's First News, Tibor Nagy, Vice Provost for international affairs at Texas Tech University, discussed Boko Horam and the kidnapped girls in Nigeria.Nagy noted the need of Nigerians to seek help with intelligence in taking action to retrieve the kidnapped girls from Boko Haram.…

On the Friday edition of Lubbock's First News, Erin Kuhlers, Lubbock chairperson of Great Strides, and Brian Chennault, father of 3 kids with cystic fibrosis, gave details about the disease and fundraiser.Saturday, May 10, the Great Strides 5K walk will take place at Coronado High School...

Friday on Lubbock's First News, Mayor Glen Robertson discussed some of the main issues covered during the latest Lubbock City Council meeting.Due to large marble pieces falling from the Omni Building downtown on Avenue K over the years, the street has been closed off...

Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Kaye Short of at the West Texas Chapter of BetterInvesting, talked about the organization's purpose.BetterInvesting is a non-profit organization that offers free workshops and educational programs to those interested in learning investment principles and c…

Thursday on Lubbock's First News, Nancy Neal of Lubbock Parks and Recreation gave details on the upcoming summer job fair and other events.The Lubbock Parks and Rec job fair will be held May 15 from 3-7 p.m. This event will offer an opportunity to apply for summer job part-time positions and ap…

Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Melissa Pierce, Special Events and Marketing Coordinator of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), talked about what happens when kids outgrow the foster care system.May is National Foster Care Awareness Month...

Wednesday on Lubbock's First News, Robin Hawkins, director of health and wellness at United Supermarkets, spoke about celiac disease and their gluten-free tags.Those with celiac disease experience damage to the small intestine when coming into contact with or ingesting foods containing wheat, b…